Art Carney

Art Carney (November 4, 1918 - November 11, 2003) was an American actor.

Born Arthur William Matthew Carney in Mount Vernon, New York, he gained lifelong fame for his portrayal of sewer worker Ed Norton opposite Jackie Gleason's Ralph Kramden in the popular television comedy show The Honeymooners. Art Carney also had many screen and stage roles, including the portrayal of Felix Unger in The Odd Couple. He was nominated for seven Emmy Awards.

In 1973 he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as an elderly man going on the road with his pet cat in Harry and Tonto. He has also appeared in such films as W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings, The Late Show, House Calls, Movie Movie and Going in Style.

Carney has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6627 Hollywood Blvd.